EL CICLON CAFETERIA
14700 NW 22 AVE · OPA-LOCKA · Dade County · FL 33054
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
10-05-4High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of the grill in the kitchen water at 110°F.
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed in the reach in cooler next to the hand washing sink inside the kitchen, raw beef over cooked beans.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 4 live roaches crawling on the ceiling on top of dry storage shelves with clean pots, clean pans, grits, oatmeal, jar of pickles, bag of green beans, box with pasta, a box cake mix, a bag of bread crumbs, meat tenderizer, open box of corn starch near air conditioning unit, approximately 1 live roach on the floor underneath a small preparation table next to the three compartment sink.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 dry rodent droppings underneath the dry storage shelves in dry storage area, approximately 4 dry rodent droppings underneath a small preparation table in dry storage area.
Intermediate 5
11-07-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided operator with big 5 poster. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink by front counter. operator removed the wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 30 days. As of today, no plan review was submitted for the completed observed renovations.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee that has been working for over 3 months, 1 has been working for less then a month.
Basic 10
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler in front of stove in the kitchen.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 2 dead roaches on the floor in dry storage area in front of three compartment sink.
40-06-4Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phones, Victoriaa¿¿s Secrets bags, car keys, in the kitchen above hand wash sink.
36-17-4Basic – Floor tiles missing. Under small preparation table in dry storage area.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic oil gallon on the floor next to reach in freezer in the kitchen area.
23-07-4Basic – Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in freezer by front counter next to entrance door.
36-31-4Basic – Hole in ceiling. Next to air Conditioner unit in dry storage area.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on the wall in dry storage area next to Air Condition unit, hole on the wall in front of three compartment sink, in dry storage area.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on the handle of the stove in the kitchen, leaving tongs exposed to employee passing by with dirty aprons and touching the floor when oven door is opened.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:14 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.